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contents :: contributors 08

Meet the Streett Family

High School Sports :: BCHS Lacrosse and Tennis

Shelly Spence :: owner/publisher shelly@imagesaz.com :: 623-341-8221 Stephanie Maher Palenque :: executive writer

22 Youth

Amanda Christmann Larson :: contributing writer

26 Community

Donna Kublin :: contributing writer

40 Adventure

Jeffrey Cody :: contributing writer

Chamber Profile :: Doreen Drew

Paula Thoeotocatos :: contributing writer

Haiti

Jenny Brooks :: contributing writer

From Budgets to Boots

Three Glasses of Wine

Jerri Parness :: photographer

Josh the Otter

Meaghan’s Dream :: graphic artist

MTA Takes a Giant Leap

Dining Guide

Jeff Penzone :: advertising consultant jeff@imagesaz.com :: 623-341-0123

Marketplace

Local Index

81 Recipe :: Summertime Lobster Bake

Nigel Spence :: contributing writer

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feature staff bio Our featured staff member for the month of June is Jeff Penzone, our ImagesAZ advertising consultant. Jeff is as much of an asset to our team for his ability to create inventive marketing solutions as he is for his great attitude and his quest to help individuals and businesses to capture success. Jeff brings a wealth of experience as an advertising consultant, and can create print or online advertising options that will fit any budget and will produce results. Like the rest of us at ImagesAZ, Jeff believes in our community and wants to see businesses succeed!

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Along with his responsibilities to ImagesAZ, Jeff is also the head boys’ soccer coach at Northwest Christian High School in North Phoenix. It’s no wonder that Jeff enjoys and participates in youth activities; he and his wife, Nancy, have been blessed with five children. Jeff is excited to work with our local businesses to help them achieve their goals. Please contact him to find out more of what he and ImagesAZ can offer you.

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very month, I find myself touched and amazed by the quality and diversity of people surrounding me here in

the North Valley. It may seem cliché, but I am sincere when I say how lucky I feel we all are to have so many talented, caring, giving people in our lives. We have been fortunate to meet so many groups, families and individuals in our community who are “walking the walk,” leading not by word, but by example. The Streett family, taking their mission to the streets of downtown Phoenix to feed the homeless, local volunteers who put their own lives on hold to help strangers in Haiti, Girl Scouts reaching out to veterans, and the Markhams, dedicated to protecting our littlest citizens, are just a few of our remarkable neighbors we want you to meet. This month’s edition of ImagesAZ magazine also shows us ways to kick back, take a deep breath, and enjoy our accomplishments. From fine wine to a trip back in time, you’ll

want to breathe in all of the beauty and fun that surrounds us in our beautiful state. I am starting the month of June with a spirit of gratitude, grateful for family, friends, neighbors and community. I invite you all to eat, drink and be merry with us, and celebrate this journey we are all sharing.

Cheers, Shelly Spence ImagesAZ Magazine Owner/Publisher 623-341-8221

Trois Verres de Vin Tre Bicchieri di Vino Three Glasses of Wine P. 58 Writer Donna Kublin

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Meet the

Streett family

Writer Amanda Christmann Larson Photography Jerri Parness

arenting. No one ever said it was easy. Diapers and midnight

feedings turn into baseball uniforms and homework

reminders,

sleepovers

and

driver’s licenses, and along the way, parents hope they equip their children with the tools they need to grow into productive, thoughtful human beings who can provide for themselves and still care about others. Many parents struggle with instilling compassion and empathy in their children’s lives, but at least one local family is trying an approach that seems to be working. Instead of just talking the talk, the Streett family is walking the walk, showing their children that service is more than a nice word and that unconditional love isn’t something reserved only for people who live under the same roof. The Streetts are out on the street, feeding the homeless, giving hope to the hopeless and making a difference in the lives of strangers without expecting anything in return. Once every couple of months, mom Stephanie turns the family kitchen into an assembly line, putting together over 500 bag lunches to hand out in the roughest of Phoenix neighborhoods. Payton, the youngest of the bunch at 9 years old, and

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only girl out of four children, takes her job of looking up bible verses very seriously. She finds an inspirational verse, prints it out, and packs a copy in each lunch bag to give someone she doesn’t know a little hope. “It moves me into a better place,” explained the bright third grader. “I feel good when I help people.” Hunter, 14, Anthony, 20, and Gary, 23, have also grown up with giving as a natural part of their lives. It is second nature to them … while other families go camping or to baseball games together (and they do those things, too), they serve the homeless and less fortunate. It’s their way of giving back for all of their own blessings, but also a way to remain humble. Spending an afternoon in their house, it’s easy to see the healthy respect the family has for one another, and the light that shines from each person, little or big. Stephanie’s husband Rob seems to enjoy his family’s giving spirit. “My role is to love you,” he told Stephanie when she asked what part he played in the melee. “That’s the easy part. You do all the hard work!” Like everyone else, things have not always been simple in their lives, but Stephanie recognizes that the challenges she has endured have helped her to have empathy and understanding for those still struggling. Whether it’s children in foster care, victims of domestic violence or homeless people with nothing, Stephanie and her family care and want to make a difference. Although the couple has always had a heart for giving, it may have been quite different if the two hadn’t been seated next to each other on an airplane years ago. “I talked the whole time, like I always do,” Stephanie laughed. “He gave me his phone number at the end of the flight, but I thought he was lying. I thought surely he gave me a fake number!” He hadn’t given her a fake number, though, and in a moment of bravado, Stephanie called him. They got married two years later. Stephanie was called to help local homeless people when she took a truck load of donations to Central Arizona Shelter Services. In the rough streets surrounding the shelter, homeless people stake out their turf and wait for nighttime to come so they can go inside. It’s a tough place to visit, but instead of being scared, Stephanie was moved.

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“When you walk through there, it’s very scary, very dark,” she said. “People had nothing. I left there thinking, ‘What can I do? What can we do?’ I came home and said, ‘I want to feed the homeless on the street,’ and Rob said, ‘Go ahead!’” Two hundred sandwiches later, they knew they were doing what they were meant to do. “We’ve served them, worshiped with them and blessed them. We really feel how grateful they are. There were some others who were not so nice, but that was OK, too. Their life experiences have been different than mine, and things happen that make people react differently to kindness.” Having a giving spirit opens one up to all kinds of experiences. It is often the kindness of others that really moves Stephanie. “There was a man who was about 70 years old who was in tears because we handed him a sandwich and a banana. He told us, ‘You didn’t have to do that.’ I said, ‘I know, but we want to.’ He told me that he would pray for me, and to just make sure I raise the children well. He had nothing, but he cared about the children. That kind of stuff is so touching.” Now, with one son living on his own, they are all carrying on the volunteering and caring tradition. Gary is a youth group leader at his church, coaches inner city basketball teams and volunteers at Phoenix Children’s Hospital in the cancer center. Anthony works full-time, goes to college and helps with the family’s outreach projects. Hunter and Payton will, no doubt, find their own way of contributing as they get older. “There is a real beauty in caring and loving one another,” Stephanie explained. “I like planting seeds of love inside of people and nurturing them to grow. You never know who they’re going to touch down the line.”

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BCHs Lacrosse

Writer Nigel Spence Photography by Jeff Neil

The clanking of two sticks indicated a well-executed

Instincts seemed to take over as he faked to the right

stick check, a sound that opportunistic midfielders

and then cut hard to the left, eluding his opponent just

love to hear. The ball had come loose, and after

enough to make a lateral pass to his open teammate.

quickstepping past an opponent, a Boulder Creek

In an instant, ball was unleashed on goal with lightning

defender had scooped up the ball and shuffled a short

speed. The goalie, to his credit, threw his stick in the

pass to a midfielder in full stride. Bursting down the field

direction of the ball, but the ball may have been past him

in top gear, he was followed by a wave of players who

before he even moved, such was the speed of the shot.

recognized the gameâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s change in direction.

The net caught the ball, the BCHS fan based cheered as the players, though visibly tired, celebrated another goal.

On the open expansive field in front, his three attacking teammates cleared room as the opponentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; defensive

The speed of the game continued in much the same vein,

unit tried to both slow his path as well as shadow their

highlighting the stamina and endurance of these athletes.

designated assignment. It was a fascinating scenario; a

Like hockey, waves of players were substituted, but

chess match played out at full speed with milliseconds,

the constant running with bursts of sprinting, combined

not minutes, to make a move. Any hesitation by the ball

with the pushing and wrestling for both position and the

carrier and he would have been subject to the reach of a

ball showed these players to be in the most supreme

long stick from those behind, or act too quickly and risk

condition. As the clock ticked down to zeroes, the

poor execution or a teammate not quite in position.

scoreboard read 13 to 4 in favor of the home team, and

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Boulder Creek High School’s lacrosse team had recorded their first

“We have seen a huge increase in interest. We have a great junior

playoff victory in their first playoff game.

high program and a U-6 ( 6th grade and under) team that is part of the junior high. Several of our feeder schools in Anthem and Desert

The fairytale ended two nights later, when the team went down in a

Hills do a lacrosse unit in physical education. We also have increased

heartbreaking 11-10 loss to Notre Dame Preparatory. But it was a

numbers at the high school with almost 50 players. When I first

season to remember for the Jags, and one that has put them on the

started four years ago, we only had about 30 players at the high

radar screen of the larger programs for future years.

school and a junior high team. The growth has been amazing to see in a short amount of time.”

The Arizona Lacrosse League (ALL) ranked the 9-7 Jaguars as the 10th best team in the state in 2012, an outstanding achievement for a

The growth in participation, as well as the high return rate of athletes,

club still in its infancy, competing in just its third season at the varsity

have been two factors that have been instrumental to the teams’

Division II level.

success. Booth explains, “This year we had a lot of returning players with experience. Some of our seniors have been with the program

Head Coach Dan Booth has overseen this program for all four years,

since day one, which means they have been playing for about seven

and has been working with young lacrosse players in the region for

years. Our coaching staff did a great job this year getting the players

seven years in total. His teams have shown consistent growth in

ready for the season. Each coach had a specific responsibility,

participation each year, a trend that lacrosse has enjoyed across

which allowed us to utilize practice time more effectively. When you

the nation, making it the fastest growing team sport in the country,

combine these factors, as well as the players working very hard, they

according to the 2011 U.S. Lacrosse Survey.

lead to us having a great season.”

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Coach Booth continued, “The great thing about this year is we had

and assists, was another key figure on the team’s offense this year.

so many players contribute. At midfield, we had Dylan Brinkmann

He scored 34 goals and recorded 48 assists in his senior season.

who was the leader of the offense. He got the plays started and set

Savastano was selected to the Arizona Lacrosse League All-Star

them up in the formations. At long stick middy, we had Chris Cicogna.

Game for his efforts, representing the North team in the end of

He has amazing stick-handling skills and can clear the ball from one

season game.

end of the field to the other with ease. At face-off, Quin Bennett did a great job! He had 114 face-offs won this year in his first season of

Another award-winner on the team this year was AJ Solomon.

lacrosse.

Solomon was one of only two student-athletes in the state of Arizona to be selected US Lacrosse Academic All-American.

“On Defense we had one senior, Cody Maiocco. This is only his second year playing, and he did an outstanding job stopping many

It was an outstanding season for the lacrosse team, one that Dan

of the top offensive players in our division. He is physical, quick and

Booth hopes to grow upon in future years, “Our program will continue

has great stick skills. Jake Dixon and Tyler Mumford also did a great

to improve. We have a great feeder program with the U-6 team, junior

job on defense, and they will be returning next year. The defense

high and JV team. We have a lot of players that go to camps, play

in general helped out our goalies. We used two goalies this year,

indoor lacrosse, play on travel teams, and will go to tournaments. We

Cody Waters and Blake O’Connell. They combined for a 55% save

also have a lot of multi-sport athletes, which helps us. I am looking

percentage. That is an improvement from the previous years.”

forward to seeing the team progress even more next year and keep improving.”

Giovanni Savastano, who led the entire state of Arizona in points

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BCHS Tennis Cheryl Barnett and her two valuable assistants coached both the

future years. Senior Mark Webb had another solid season playing

boys’ and girls’ Boulder Creek High School tennis teams this season.

in the number two or three singles spot. He finished his BC tennis career by teaming with fellow senior AJ Solomon, making it into the

“I would look at the records of who we were playing, and whichever

second round of the state championship doubles tournament.

team had the tougher opponent would be the match that I would attend. It worked out to be pretty even at the end of the year. By the

On the girls’ side, senior Alyssa Haney was a strong number one

way, texting is amazing when you need to be in two places at once,”

singles player throughout the season. She was strongly supported

Barnett joked of her predicament. “We had an okay season. The

throughout the year by sophomore Lauren Phanawong, and the

region changed and we played more difficult teams, which is good

pair formed a formidable duo in the state championship doubles

for the players’ development. We won more matches than we lost, so

tournament, reaching the round of 16. Kelly Flynn played her first

that is a good thing.”

full season of tennis in her senior year, after medical complications hampered her first three years. Flynn was a consistent contributor

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throughout the season playing number three singles.

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Youth

Catching a Rising Star Writer Amanda Christmann Larson Photography by Jerri Parness

To hear 16-year-old Arianna Torman tell it, she’s nothing special. The bouncy blond-haired Boulder Creek High School junior describes herself as simply a girl who likes to sing. But it doesn’t take long to see her in action and know that she’s got something special. Sure, she’s bright and fun, but when she steps onto a stage, she radiates a confidence well beyond her years, and her talent is impressive, to say the least. Most recently, Arianna played the role of the minstrel in Starlight Community Theater’s Once Upon a Mattress. She was one of the standouts in a colorful cast of talented actors. She’s appeared in more productions than years she’s been alive, and her on-stage aplomb was one of the highlights of the show. Off-stage, she’s a regular teenager. She does well in school (gets straight As, in fact), has lots of friends and likes to spend time with her family. Her mom, Pam, is a stay-at-home mom, ushering her and her younger sister, Ashlyn, 14, to and from rehearsals and all of the other places teenaged girls need to go. Her dad, Todd, is also one of her biggest fans. So how does a “normal” girl get so good at what she does? It’s a bit of a family affair. Arianna credits her parents for getting her involved in music at an early age, then encouraging her along the way and doing what they can to help. Pam makes costumes and volunteers with the theater. Todd is a role model for his daughters, in big ways and small. “My dad speaks for his job, and I don’t know how he does it, but he never seems to get nervous when he speaks,” Arianna said. “I still get nervous every time!”

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If Arianna is anxious before a performance, it doesn’t seem to show. When she steps onstage, she glows. She’s clearly found her place. “I am not myself when I’m onstage,” she explained. “I leave myself in the wings, and when I walk onstage, I become my character. I don’t know how to explain it, but that’s how it is. I become that person I’m playing.”

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Born in Texas, Arianna and her family moved to Anthem from Colorado when she was in fifth grade. She’s found quite a bit of support in the community, beginning with a piano teacher who first recognized her talent while she was still in elementary school. The theater community in the area has become a second family to her, and her high school choir director, Kirk Douglas, has pushed her to try – and succeed – at new challenges. “My choir teacher is the most supportive person ever,” she said. “I’ve been in his class since eighth grade. When I moved up to the high school, he did, too. He’s one of the most important people to me ever because he’s encouraged me to enter singing competitions, regional choirs and things like that I wouldn’t have done without him. He really helps me work toward my goals.” Perhaps most admirable of all, Arianna’s goal is to give back to others what she has come to love. “I want to go to college and study music education,” Arianna explained. “I want to teach kids music. I know there are so many elementary schools now that don’t even have school plays. That makes me so sad, because there are so many kids like me who could benefit from that. I want to go to an elementary school and start a theater program where there isn’t one.” In the meantime, with her parents’ strong support, she is building up her experience. Having appeared in over 20 productions, including Annie and Once Upon a Mattress already this year, she’s bound to be well-prepared for wider audiences. While many teens would brag about their success if they’d accomplished half as much, Arianna remains graciously humble. “I think there are a lot of kids who are really good. Some of them are even younger than me, and I look up to them. They’re really talented.” This talented young actor and singer gives our community a lot to be proud of. With dignity and humility, her star is rising, and it will be a pleasure to see how far she goes. ImagesAZ wishes Arianna, and all of the talented actors, young and not-so-young, in our community theaters all of the best! Thank you for bringing music and spirit to our community. Break a leg!

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Youth

Writer Stephanie Maher Palenque

Troop 2445

and Jessica’s Hope Project: Sharing the Spirit of Service

This is the second year that this small but mighty group of girls came together and packed boxes on behalf of Jessica’s Hope Project for deployed military. In addition to packing boxes, the troop also presented Jessica with a $100 check to help offset the cost of shipping.

The charity’s goal is to find additional companies and individuals to donate protein bars, Muscle Milk and vitamin supplements to as many service men and women as possible in order to help them maintain their physical wellbeing and mental sharpness. Jessica explains, “By doing so, we are increasing the odds of our military not only doing their physical and mental best as they fight for our country, but also coming home to their families and loved ones in better shape than in past wars when these products were not readily available.”

Jessica’s Hope Project is the brainchild of California resident Jessica Maddin. It started with a simple email to the CEO of 24-Hour Fitness, where Jessica is employed. After learning the fact that the average deployed military individual loses 50 pounds of body weight per deployment, when they need their health and strength the most, 24Hour Fitness committed not only to sending an initial “unbelievable amount” of donated goods to the cause, but also a monthly supply of products and sponsoring the organization’s 501(c)(3) application. Since its inception, the organization has gained momentum and recently earned a “top non-profit of 2012” award.

Most of the 41 boxes, which were lovingly packed with more than 250 boxes of Girl Scout cookies from the girls in the troop, are sent to Iraq and Afghanistan, but also to non-war zone areas such as Guam and Korea. This year, the scouts were able to Skype with one of the care package recipients, A.J. Lugo, while packing those care packages. Lugo shares, “They made me feel like someone other than my immediate family cared about what we were doing in Afghanistan, and someone like Jessica genuinely cares about the Marines’ morale. I can honestly say that I try to be more like Jessica because she is so selfless. She would rather see a smile on one of her friend’s faces than make herself happy.”

Jessica Maddin of Jessica’s Hope Project has been filled with “hope” since seeing so many contributors and volunteers come together for her organization’s worthy cause, and the latest of those is Girl Scout Troop 2445 in Anthem.

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During last year’s packing project, the Girl Scouts were equally excited and honored to learn of a deployed Marine, Charles Mabry, who wanted a flag. They spent time learning about him and why he wanted the flag, then they learned how to care for and fold a flag. They sent him a real, full-sized flag. Later, Charly shared that his platoon was allowed to raise and salute any flag that a marine had on 9/11. His was the largest flag in the group and was the last flag raised and saluted that day at sunset. The troop loved hearing his story! Scouts Jenny Birch, Katharine Ebeyer, Karissa Franks, Mikaela Mayhew, Faith Novak and Sophia Palenque, are excited about their involvement with Jessica’s Hope Project. Some reflect on where their care packages will end up, including Karissa who shared, “I liked doing this project so that soldiers would know people care for them.” Faith said, “I like knowing these boxes are going for something good.” Katharine added, “It makes me feel good knowing that I am helping the military.” The girls were very excited to talk to an actual Marine who had received their boxes. Sophia reflected, “I liked talking with AJ, a Marine who just returned from Afghanistan.” The girls were also impressed by the fact that Jessica herself took time out of her busy schedule to travel from California to Arizona in order to help pack and ship the boxes. “I like how Jessica’s Hope Project was put together and that she came to help us pack for the troops. She’s amazing!” Mikaela added. In Girl Scout Troop 2445, thanks to leaders Laura Novak and Paige Ebeyer, the girls are certainly learning about service – to community, and to their country. “I love that our girls felt so much pride and excitement from last year’s event that this is what they were looking forward to all year long. Giving back is important to all of them,” said Laura. Congratulations on your achievements, girls! Keep your spirit of service alive! www.jessicashopeproject.org J u ne 2 0 1 2

our community Anthem Honored as One of the Best Family Friendly Neighborhoods Anthem was recently named by Phoenix Magazine as one of their 30 favorite neighborhoods in the Valley, earning the distinction as one of the “Best Family Friendly ‘Hoods” in an article titled “Neighborhoods We Love.” The article appeared in the magazine’s May 2012 issue. “We couldn’t agree more,” stated Anthem Community Executive Officer Jenna Kollings. “This is such a well-deserved acknowledgment of our community and what we have to offer families. We are very proud, as well as appreciative to Phoenix Magazine for the recognition.” The article cites the community’s high achieving public schools, accessible shopping at the Outlets at Anthem and amenities such as the water park, community center and numerous biking and hiking trails as reason for the inclusion. The full article can be read at the website below. www.phoenixmag.com/lifestyle/things-to-do/201205/neighborhoods-we-love/

Anthem Veterans’ Memorial Receives Project of the Year Award The Anthem Veterans’ Memorial was recently named as a recipient of Public Works Project of the Year award in the Structures: Less than $5 Million category by the Arizona Chapter of the American Public Works Association (APWA). The award will be presented at the 2012 APWA Arizona Chapter Statewide Conference August 7 at the Phoenix Convention Center, and will be sent to APWA National to compete for the title of National Public Works Project of the Year. Dedicated on Veterans’ Day November 11, 2011, the Anthem Veterans’ Memorial features five marble pillars that each represent one of the five branches of the United States military – Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force and Coast Guard. A unique design element includes the ability of the sun’s rays to shine through elliptical openings in each of the five pillars and illuminate a mosaic of the Great Seal of the United States at precisely 11:11 a.m. each Veterans’ Day, November 11. www.onlineatanthem.com/anthem-veterans-memorial

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Students At The Caepe School Go Skydiving Leah Parker, M.Ed., Director of the Gifted and Talented program at the Caepe School, took students to Eloy, Arizona for a scientific experience they will never forget. “We just wrapped up a study of forces like acceleration, area fronting the wind, wind resistance, and terminal velocity that act on airplanes and parachutes. We took the opportunity to live the physics with indoor sky diving,” Parker said. The Caepe has an entire department devoted to supporting and promoting field trips such as this one known as the Experiential Education Element (EEE). Led by science and social studies teacher Josh Miller, Caepe students have traveled to places such as Catalina Island, the Grand Canyon, Italy, Greece, and Abaco in the Bahamas. Caepe students look forward to more adventures next year as they continue to bring

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Salvation Army Needs Your Help The Salvation Army Anthem Extension Unit is running short of funds. Although the bell ringing in December was quite successful, an increase in assistance requests and reduction in SHARE dollars has impacted the budget. All funds raised by this Extension Unit stay in the area to assist people in Anthem, New River, Black Canyon City and some areas just south of Anthem.

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Boulder Creek Young Life Seeking New Leadership After nearly five years of service, hundreds of club messages, and thousands of students whose lives have been touched, John Lunsford has resigned from the Young Life staff in the Northwest Valley. He has faithfully served students and leaders in and around the Anthem community throughout his time, helping shape many young lives for the betterment of our community. Young Life is grateful for John’s leadership in starting and building Boulder Creek Young Life and Anthem Wyldlife. The staff of these organizations strongly believes that these ministries will continue for many years as young people continue to struggle to find their path and need a ministry like Young Life to help them find their way. Unfortunately, Young Life will not continue for Boulder Creek and Anthem WyldLife without committed leadership. The staff of these two organizations is working hard to pursue and develop potential leaders with hopes to see it start up as soon as possible. If you would like more information or involvement in Young Life or Wyldlife, please contact 480-420-4698.

Let It Fly Football Drills & Skills Camp Since 2005, Coach Mark Huston has been a driving force in creating the discipline and skills needed to be successful in football and in life for hundreds of Valley young people. Through Let It Fly Football Drills & Skills Camp, Huston encourages youths to reach for excellence in all that they do on and off the field. “The purpose of the Let It Fly Football Drills & Skills Camp is to provide the best nontackle circuit style/combine formatted youth football program in the North Valley,” said Huston, who is also the head football coach at Anthem Preparatory Academy. “With continued support, we can move forward together throughout the years to come to ensure that all youth football players are receiving the latest training techniques by affording them the opportunity to participate in one of the most advanced non-tackle youth football camps in Arizona. “ The camp, designed for children 6-14 years of age, is a circuit style/combine formatted program that enhances eye/hand coordination, footwork, speed, agility, and quickness through a course of 18 circuit stations. Drills are designed to develop skills necessary to perform at the highest levels of the sport of football; however, athletes in other sports will benefit as well. Athletes are placed in groups according to age, and are coached at each station by an adult coach as well as a Boulder Creek High School football player and Let It Fly alumni. Each rotation begins with two minutes of instruction, followed by six minutes of drills. There are never more than 10 participants per station. “The drills that are taught at our camp come from the high school varsity, college, and NFL. levels. Our football camp is designed to be intense and rigorous in its format,” explained Huston. “Kids who participate regularly in our summer camp find themselves well ahead of their peers when it comes to the start of the fall youth football season in August.” Let It Fly takes place Saturday mornings from 7-10 a.m. at Anthem Prep Academy Football Field. The program offers a summer flex-program, which allows parents to determine which Saturday sessions their child will attend. Five payment options are available, and participants receive a complimentary t-shirt on their first day at camp. www.letitflyfootballcamp.com

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DVEF and DVUSD Announce 2011-12 Teachers of the Year After an extensive nomination, application, and interview process, the Deer Valley Education Foundation and Deer Valley Unified School District selected 16 teachers to receive the 2011-12 Teacher of the Year Award. The teachers listed below were honored at a reception on Wednesday, May 2 at Mountain Ridge High School. The local teachers to receive this distinction were: Christine Allred, Boulder Creek High School; Bill Hickman, Boulder Creek High School; Kathy Hughes, Diamond Canyon; and Mindi Wagner, Diamond Canyon.

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Physical Science Camp Don’t miss out on registering your budding scientist for Physical Science camp for this summer! Two two-week sessions (Session I, June 4 – 15, MWF 9 a.m. to noon; Session II, June 18 – 29, MWF 9 a.m. to noon) will keep scientific minds occupied and ready for a new school year with topics such as Newton’s Laws, Light, Sound, Matter Energy, Electricity and Magnetism, Astronomy, Model Rocketry, Relativity, String Theory and more. Interactive demos include tug-o-war, pendulum, springs, pulleys, mirrors, lenses and telescopes, circuit analysis, electron beam deflection, remote control helicopter, Rubik’s Cube, laser

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Physics/AP Physics Camp Don’t miss out on registering your budding scientist for Physics/AP Physics camp for this summer! Two two-week sessions (Session I, June 5 – 14, T/Th 9 a.m. to noon; Session II, June 19 – 28, T/Th 9 a.m. to noon) will keep scientific minds occupied and ready for a new school year with topics such as Newton’s Laws, Light, Sound, Matter Energy, Electricity and Magnetism, Astronomy, Model Rocketry, Relativity, String Theory and more. Interactive demos include tug-o-war, pendulum, springs, pulleys, mirrors, lenses and telescopes, circuit analysis, electron beam deflection, remote control helicopter, Rubik’s Cube, laser refraction, freeze motion with stroboscope, building electroscopes, electric motors and model rockets! The camp is held at the Science Lab at NVCA (39808 N. Gavilan Peak Pkwy. Anthem) and scientists in grades 6-8 and 9-12 are welcome. Cost is $180. 626-419-7109 scott@scott56.com www.northvalleyca.org

DMFD HazMat Team Awarded Grants The Daisy Mountain Fire Department recently received notice that they will be awarded two grants totaling $68,320. The grants were awarded as part of the Urban Area Security Initiative, which falls under the Department of Homeland Security. The two grants will help fund different facets of the Daisy Mountain Fire Department’s HazMat Team. The first grant will help to fund some additional equipment needs, as well as help sustain the current program. “This grant will essentially allow our HazMat team to operate at virtually no cost to the taxpayers.” said Logistics Chief Dave Maxwell, who oversees the HazMat team. The second grant will be used to purchase a very specialized meter that can identify unknown solid and liquid chemicals. The meter, which contains a database of over 32,000 chemicals, can identify if a substance is a specific explosive, narcotic, pesticide, toxic industrial chemical or any other harmful material. “We will be able to bring this capability to our fire district, as well as the entire Valley,” said Chief Maxwell. The Daisy Mountain HazMat truck is currently housed at station 141 in New River. To date, the HazMat team has been awarded approximately $430,000 in grant funding.

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June 3 Sedona Bluegrass Festival The 6th Annual Sedona Bluegrass Festival will be held Sunday, June 3 at Los Abrigados Resort in Sedona along Oak Creek. Artists include Grammy awardwinning guitarists Tim Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien and Bryan Sutton from the band HotRize; the Arizona debut of the Sleepy Man Banjo Boys (three brothers ages 9, 11 and 13); from Tucson, the 2011 Telluride Bluegrass Festival Band Contest winners Run Boy Run; and from Flagstaff, Muskellunge Bluegrass. 928-204-2415 www.sedonabluegrassfestival.com

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June 5 Venus Transit Viewing The Phoenix Astronomical Society(PAS) invites those interested to attend a special event to watch the Venus Transit. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity, as the next Venus Transit will not occur until December 2117. Festivities will run from 3 to 10 p.m. at the Paradise Valley Community College Black Mountain Campus, 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale. There will be games for children 16 years of age and younger, and viewings of Mars and Saturn followed by the rising of the full moon. This event is free to attend. Those attending are asked to RSVP. 602-561-5398 events@pasaz.org

June 7 & 9 Anthem Civic Building Discussion The Anthem Community Council (ACC) announced today that several dates have been scheduled for public discussion regarding its $2.3 million purchase of a community civic building located at 3701 W. Anthem Way. The purchase, approved by the ACC Board of Directors at their April 25 meeting, is conditional upon an up-to-90 day due diligence period, in which the ACC will provide community outreach and solicit resident feedback. It is anticipated that final approval of the contract will be considered by the ACC Board at their June 27 meeting. In addition to meeting with various community groups, the following dates and times for public discussion have been scheduled: • Thursday, June 7, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. , Anthem Community Center • Saturday, June 9, 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., Anthem Community Center  During these meetings, residents will have opportunity to discuss the project and share their ideas and input in regards to usage of space. Preliminary renderings and floor plans will be available for viewing. www.onlineatanthem.com planning@anthemcouncil.com

June 8 – 15 Cirque du Soleil Cirque du Soleil’s big top production, KOOZA returns to North America after touring for more than a year in Japan. Phoenix is the first of only four U.S. cities to host this dazzling production. It is also the only West Coast city on the tour. Since its premiere in Montreal in April of 2005, KOOZA has charmed close to 4 million spectators in North America and Japan. Written and directed by David Shiner, KOOZA is a return to the origins of Cirque du Soleil that combines two circus traditions – acrobatic performance and the art of clowning. The show highlights the physical demands of human performance in all its splendor and fragility, presented in a colorful mélange that emphasizes bold slapstick humor. Kooza will be performed Tuesday through Friday nights at 8 p.m., Saturdays at 4 and 8 p.m. and Sundays at 1 p.m. Adult ticket prices range from $35 to $130. The show will be performed in an air conditioned big top in the University of Phoenix Stadium parking lot. 1-800-450-1480 www.cirquedusoleil.com/kooza J u ne 2 0 1 2

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June 15 Young Rembrandts Pioneer Living History Museum is pleased to announce it will offer several Western and Southwestern-themed drawing classes this summer for preschool and elementary school children, taught by Young Rembrandts. Young Rembrandts is an acclaimed, step-by-step drawing method that works hand-in-hand with an original, innovative art curriculum developed by a team of educators and artists. The preschool class (ages 4-6) will run from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. and the elementary school class (ages 6-12) will run from 10:45 to 11:45 a.m. Parents are encouraged to stay with their child during the class. Those interested in participating are asked to pre-register, as there are a limited number of spots available. The cost for this class is $15, which includes admission for one child and one adult to Pioneer Village. www.pioneeraz.org www.youngrembrandts.com

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June 16 & 30 Movie Under The Stars Pioneer Living History Museum, located just west of I-17 on Pioneer Road, is hosting Movie Under the Stars evenings as a part of their summer programs. Movies will start at 6:30 p.m. Throughout the summer, Pioneer Living History Museum will also be hosting Wild West Gunfight Shows on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 6-9:30 p.m. www.pioneeraz.org

June 15 - 17 Greer Days Celebration The Annual Greer Days Celebration is always a summer highlight in Arizona’s White Mountains, but this year the adorable and historic village is going all out in honor of the Arizona’s centennial—and to celebrate its survival! A year ago the celebration had to be cancelled as Greer was evacuated while the Wallow Fire crept ever closer to the village—ultimately threatening its very existence. The 2012 Greer Days weekend will offer plenty of fun for the whole family with games, craft fairs, Wild West shootouts, horseshoe

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Sponsored by Pink Jeep Tours for over a decade, this year’s 17th Annual Sedona Taste will be held on Sunday, June 24, and is hosted by Los Abrigados Resort & Spa. This year’s event offers VIP tickets with early bird entry at 3 p.m. and general admission entry at 4 p.m. One hundred percent of the proceeds benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Northern Arizona. Savory cuisine, fine wine and spirits from some of the Verde Valley’s finest restaurants, local wineries and beverage purveyors will be featured. Musical entertainment is provided by Artists & Rhythm - Steven Douglas and the Hot Shots. Additional entertainment by flutist Sunny Heartly and William Eaton, noted as one of the 10 best guitars in Guitar Player magazine. www.sedonataste.com

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June 25 – August 31 Sedona Dine & Wine The Sedona Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the Sedona Dine & Wine Fest beginning Monday, June 25 and ending Thursday, August 30. This two-month wine and dine event is a great opportunity for visitors and locals to experience a three-course set menu at an affordable price throughout the Sedona area. 928-204-1123

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There’s little more wonderful than enjoying the cool of a summer morning dipping a paddle through the calm waters of one of our gorgeous desert mountain lakes. For millions of Americans, kayaking has become a favorite pastime and outdoor hobby. It’s affordable, it’s versatile and it’s fun. In fact, according to the Outdoor Industry Association, kayaking is the fastest growing outdoor sport, luring nearly eight million people and rising to lakes and waterways each year. For many people, the urge to grab a paddle and go is irresistible. The sport appears relatively easy, but without fully understanding techniques and being properly equipped, a day on the lake can quickly turn into a tragedy.

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The best way to prepare for the sport is to take a course in basic kayak safety by a certified instructor. Now local enthusiasts can take a course, Paddlesports America, designed for novice kayakers and canoeists, thanks to the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, Maricopa County, Arizona Game and Fish Department and ACA. The full-day course will take place June 23 from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. Pre-registration is required for this important class, and class size is limited to 16.

The course focuses on the novice kayaker, offering both classroom and calm water instruction. The course will cover topics to prepare you for the afternoon on-thewater, such as: • The parts and characteristics of canoes and kayaks • Before You Go – the basics for pre-departure • Operating Your Boat Safely • Legal Requirements of Boating in Arizona and beyond • Boating emergencies – What to do, and minimizing the risk Classroom instruction will be presented by the US Coast Guard Auxiliary in the morning at Arizona Game and Fish Headquarters on Carefree Highway just west of I-17. Afternoon instruction will be held at Biscuit Tank at Ben Avery. A $20 fee includes all instruction and materials. An additional $8 fee includes use of life vests, paddles and access to a variety of kayaks presented by Arizona Game and Fish and ACA. Bring a bag lunch or eat locally, and personal water bottles. A picnic lunch on-site is suggested. Dress appropriately for on-the-water and outdoor activities. The group will meet at Biscuit Tank at 1 p.m. for an afternoon on the water. Directions to the classroom, held at the classroom trailer at the first entrance to Ben Avery Shooting Range, and Biscuit Tank can be found on the USCGAUX Flotilla 10-11 website: http://a1141011.wow.uscgaux.info For information call 623-251-6612 dleeski@aol.com or leave a message at 480-822-7855 or uscga10.11@gmail.com. Registration can be downloaded at http://a1141011.wow.uscgaux. info/paddle. J u ne 2 0 1 2

When my husband and I moved to Arizona, it was from a home and lifestyle in the Boston area that was about as familyunfriendly as could be. We owned and lived in a third-floor condominium set far back from the street, almost in the woods. It was often difficult to dig out from the frequent Nor’easters that hit our area and make it to the train to get downtown to work. When we made the decision to move to Arizona, my father told me about a newly planned community that he’d read about, Anthem, just up the highway from my parents’ home in Desert Hills. When we visited what would to be Anthem, there wasn’t much to fall in love with yet, besides the dream … the vision. When we bought our first home here, it was as if we were buying a piece of that dream. I still remember nights after dinner at my parents’ home in Desert Hills; I would be scared to drive into Anthem because it was so dark and desolate – not many lights, no stores and very few homes at that point. Often, it made me consider turning around and heading for the relative “hustle and bustle” of Desert Hills! It was a leap of faith, but one we were happy we took. Three daughters and three homes later, we are thankful to my father for suggesting we check it out, and proud that we took that leap of faith. We are happy to call Anthem “home.” And so are many, many other people. One of the signs that we have built a successful community – a “great place to live, work and play” – is that many of the original owners are still here. Many of the families we met at those first get-to-know-you barbecues held on vacant corner lots in the early days are still

Anthem Named Best Family Friendly ‘Hood’ by Phoenix Magazine in “Neighborhoods we Love”

here, and they are happy, active members of the community they helped build. In May, Anthem was recently named by Phoenix Magazine as a “Best Family Friendly ‘Hood” in an article titled “Neighborhoods We Love.” The article cites the community’s high achieving public schools, accessible shopping at the Outlets at Anthem and amenities such as the water park, community center and

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numerous biking and hiking trails as reason for inclusion.

Anthemites had a dream ... a dream of what this town could be. More important than growing into the town that we all dreamed of, it has grown into the community we all hoped for, and our children and families are reaping the rewards. Congratulations to all who believed it could happen, and helped bring the initial vision to fruition.

Family Responses: The Villanueva Family six-year residents, moved from Irvine, CA What attracted you to Anthem? It is family oriented with the community center, parks, far from hustle and bustle of city, and the price of homes is lower versus California homes. What is your favorite thing to do (as a family) in Anthem? Lunch at the park, exercise at the gym, dine out in Anthem restaurants. What is your favorite thing about Anthem? Its beautiful scenery, parks and walking trails.

The Barchi Family 12 ½-year residents, moved from Glendale, AZ What attracted you to Anthem? Area slightly out of town, amazing amenities. What is your favorite thing to do (as a family) in Anthem? Walk, spa, activities at the park, talking to neighbors. What is your favorite thing about Anthem? It’s beautiful and much quieter than in town, love that the neighborhoods are not all flat, fun for walking and biking, close to everything in Anthem so that you can walk many places.

The Villandre Family seven-year residents, moved from Westfield, IN What attracted you to Anthem? The beauty of the development, the amenities and the small-town feel. What is your favorite thing to do (as a family) in Anthem? Can’t pick just one. We LOVE Music in May and the Veterans’ Day parade and celebration. What is your favorite thing about Anthem? The sense of community, whether at church, our schools, scouting activities, sporting or musical events or even fundraising for philanthropic endeavors. We LOVE Anthem!

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C hamber Profile

Coldwell Banker Daisy Mountain Real Estate, Inc Doreen Drew 3434 W. Anthem Way, # 112 Anthem, AZ 85086 623-879-3277 www.daisydreamhomes.com

Seeing Around the Corner I once had a friend whose mother was a

affordable compared to California, and she

successful stockbroker. One day, after her

wanted her friends and family to benefit. After

mother retired, she took a job as a private-

making several referrals and going through

school teacher. To all of our questions, my

the process so many times, Doreen realized

friend explained that her mom had received her

she could get her realtor’s license and do the

teaching certification three decades before and

service as a courtesy to her friends and family.

kept it current as a fallback plan … you know, in case being a stockbroker didn’t work out.

Her license became a great fallback plan. In 1998, her company unexpectedly closed their

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USA operation. Doreen went through executive

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reminds me of a successful Anthem real estate

outplacement assuming she’d end up back in a

agent and business owner, Doreen Drew.

corporate sales position. Through the process,

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Drew learned that she was burnt out on travel Much like my mom’s friend, Doreen obtained

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her real estate license outside of her projected

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career path. After relocating from California to

“It turned out I was craving a community and

Arizona in 1990 for her job as a national sales

a connection to people that I didn’t have after

manager for a microbiology products company,

so many years of traveling for my job,” said

Doreen spent a lot of time encouraging her

Doreen. “I told the career counselor, ‘You know,

friends and family to consider moving to the

I have my real estate license.’”

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Valley. The real estate market was incredibly

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This revelation was the first step in

a positive impression and is a

Doreen’s new career as a real estate

tremendous value,” Doreen said.

agent.

“And aside from the obvious benefits of membership, such as networking

Since that time in 1998, Doreen has

and business discounts, I like that the

built a successful real estate business

Anthem North Gateway Chamber

under the Coldwell Banker banner.

is part of the larger Greater Phoenix

These days, she has 30 agents working

Chamber with so many resources and a

under her agency name and just

national political action committee.”

opened her second office in Anthem. Doreen will be the first to tell you that “In 2011, I sensed a turnaround in the

her business consumes her, but in

market coming, and I thought we would

her free time she loves supporting

be able to better serve our community

her granddaughter Addi Drew in her

with a second location,” Doreen

involvement in community theater.

explained. “I’ve had a lot of people tell

She has two sons: one is Addi’s father,

me that our move to open a second

Gary Drew who lives locally and is the

office gave people hope that we were

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turning a corner.”

Daisy Mountain Real Estate. Dr. Ken Drew lives in New Hampshire with his

“I’m always cognizant that this is the

wife and three children. A surprising fact

biggest financial decision my clients are

about Doreen is that she’s a licensed

going to make,” Doreen answered. “My

American Kennel Club confirmation dog

mission is to get them the best price

judge. She loves dogs and owns two

– as a buyer or a seller – and to give

Burmese cats. The family recently got

them a stress-free process. I’ve built a

a new addition in Lily, a French bulldog.

team of experts to help make sure we

She belongs to Addi, but visits Doreen

can do that.”

and her cats often.

Sounds like a pretty good mission to

It was a delight to interview Doreen, and

me. Doreen was selected as a subject

I look forward to seeing more of her in

for this profile because of her many

the Chamber and in our community.

years as a member in the Anthem North Gateway Chamber and her success in business. “The sticker on your door or the plaque in your office displaying your membership in the Chamber of Commerce gives your customers

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HAITI Writer Cheyne Jackson

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Few can forget the massive 7.0 magnitude earthquake that struck the tiny island nation of Haiti in 2010. With an epicenter just a few miles from Haiti’s heavily populated city of Port-au-Prince, the loss of life and destruction of infrastructure has been described as nothing short of devastating. For a country already well seated in the developing world, this tragedy brought a new element of struggle to an already suffering people. Within hours, the world came running to the aid of the millions of affected people, committing billions of dollars in assistance and resources. Now, more than two years since the event, the world’s collective attention has seemingly moved on, leaving the small country to try and rebuild homes, businesses and churches while, in many places, lacking basic services such as sewage and clean water. The Haitian people are faced with trying to rebuild a national identity that has been all but eradicated, not just from the devastation of this natural disaster but the corruption of government. The UN’s estimated international donors gave Haiti over $1.6 billion in relief aid since the earthquake (about $155 per Haitian) and over $2 billion in recovery aid (about $173 per Haitian) over the last two years. How that money has and has not been distributed has been a discouraging source of frustration for donors and people still waiting for assistance. More than half a million people remain homeless in hundreds of informal camps. Much of the tons of debris from destroyed buildings still lays where it fell. Private charitable organizations, churches and humanitarian aid organizations have taken up the cause and have done what they can, including Anthem’s Foursquare Christian Church, Grace North. Sending a team to work with their denomination’s Haitian-based leaders Rev. John and Debbie Booker, 15 ordinary people from Anthem have made an extraordinary impact on countless lives. J u ne 2 0 1 2

The volunteers visited Foursquare Base Camp to bring

night’s meal and that was all,” said Pastor Lydia Ingegneri,

much-needed help, funds and relief. They expected to make

“we took the surplus from construction funds and were able

an impact on the people they were there to help; what they

to buy enough food to fill the pantry of the orphanage for a

did not expect was the impact the people and country of

month. The people there were so grateful.”

Haiti would have on them. This small orphanage has been a light in a community that The base camp is home to dozens of orphans supported by

is working so desperately to care for parentless children.

Foursquare churches around the United States. Each team

It is estimated that over 300,000 people lost their lives,

of volunteers from around the country have been building on

creating an overwhelming orphan population. Yet, with so

the work of each other. The local team’s task was to build

much devastation, the Haitian people are described by the

bunk beds and chicken coops. Grace North raised over

team as passionate and resourceful, with a sense of pride

$4,000 locally to send with the team so they could purchase

that made a meaningful impact on the team.

the materials needed for the construction. The true spirit of the Haitian people could be seen Sunday

“When we arrived that morning and saw the orphanage’s

when the team assisted with the local church. They were

pantry and realized that they had enough food for that

shocked to see the Haitians arrive to church in finely pressed

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clothes, spotless shoes and even white lace gloves. Their

a better job in the future. Encouraged by his excitement for

sense of dignity and dedication inspired the team. Some of

education, a team member asked the young man what grade

the parishioners, they learned, had traveled over four hours

he was in. “Third grade,” the young man told her proudly. The

to get to the service.

moment drove home the poignancy of the many blessings and gifts that we have here in United States.

By all accounts, the greatest impact was from the joy of the Haitian people. “In spite of their circumstances they are a

In one week, the team was able to touch the lives of hundreds

resilient people,” Lydia said. “To experience their warmth

of men, women and children, bringing sustainable income

and their love, especially considering the horrendous events

opportunities, filling their cupboards and building places of

of the last couple of years, it drew into perspective what you

rest. Despite their contribution, the team overwhelmingly

can really go without.”

feels that they were the ones who had received the gift. They gained an understanding of how fortunate Americans are

While on their mission, the team met a young man who told

and were enriched by the experience of getting to know such

them he was 20 years old. They were struck by how proficient

determined and exceptional people they will never forget.

his English skills were. He said he was very excited to be learning English in school, as it was going to help him get

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From Budgets to Boots

How One Family Merged Financial Success with Cowboy Fun

Skimming the impressive biographies of Michael and Sharon Lechter, their accomplishments as authors, speakers, entrepreneurs and more may seem, in a word, intimidating. They are Arizona’s power couple on all things financial. Notably, Sharon co-authored the world-famous Rich Dad series of books, founded Pay Your Family First and YOUTHpreneur, served on the President’s Advisory Council on Financial Literacy and currently is a national spokesperson for the National CPAs Financial Literacy Commission. Most recently, she authored Think and Grow Rich – Three Feet from Gold and released an updated manuscript from Napoleon Hill called Outwitting the Devil. Writer Amanda Christmann Larson

Michael is a successful intellectual property attorney, adjunct professor at Arizona State University, and author of several books, including Protecting Your #1 Asset, OPM: How to

So what do two financial gurus do to let loose? The answer is probably not what you’d think. When the Lechters aren’t knee-deep in paperwork,they are calf-high in cowboy boots.

Attract Other People’s Money for Your Investments, and Technology Entrepreneurship. Both are sought-after teachers and speakers, both nationally and internationally, and have done more to educate the public on money matters than just about anyone else in the world. So what do two financial gurus do to let loose? The answer is probably not what you’d think. When the Lechters aren’t knee-deep in paperwork, they’re calf-high in cowboy boots. Just a three-hour drive away from the Phoenix desert they call home, high in the pines of the Mogollon Rim sits a rustic but luxurious “cabin” where the couple winds down to the tune of elk bugling and crickets chirping, and the gentle lull and beckon of the Arizona ponderosa pines swaying in the breeze. “We stumbled across the ranch when our realtor spotted it in a magazine,” Michael said. “We were looking for a little getaway where we could get out in the woods and shoot guns and not worry about neighbors. We fell in love with the ranch immediately, and we fell in love with its history.” The Tilting H Ranch in Young, Arizona was purchased by the Lechters as a family getaway in 1995. It is located in a place where Arizona’s history and lore converge into a plot so thick that truth and fiction are two stirrups on the same saddle. The family now shares the homestead and 55,000-acre spread with guests eager to spend a day rounding up cattle, riding horseback over 100 miles of mountain trails, fishing, hunting or just relaxing in the beauty of the pines. J u ne 2 0 1 2

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The views and happenings on the land where Cherry Creek Lodge sits werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t always so peaceful. It was once the home of the legendary Tewksbury family, one of the main players in a drama played out over three decades of bloody American history, known by many as The Pleasant Valley War. There are many local stories about what happened in the ponderosa pines of eastern Arizona, and the facts are certainly disputed. According to local stories, James Tewksbury and his family established a ranch on Cherry Creek in 1872 in what was then known as Pleasant Valley (now Young). He and his family were horse breeders and had a strong reputation for generating some of the best horses in the state. Ten years later, they encouraged the Graham family to come to the area. The Grahams were cattle rustlers, and many historians believe the Tewksburys did their share of rustling, too. Their primary target was a nearby ranch owned by a man named Stinson.

At first, the two families were friendly with each other. They were on the same side in a gunfight at the Stinson ranch in 1883. Charges against the Tewksburys and Grahams were eventually dropped. What happened next is purely conjecture. Many believe it was

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a classic tale of two men in love with the same woman. In any case, John Graham and John Tewksbury, two sons in each respective family, got into a fist fight. The two families were never on speaking terms again. The Tewksbury boy came out at the better end of the fight, but it was only the beginning of the battle. Spurned and shamed, the Grahams went to the Stinsons and told them they knew who was stealing cattle from the Stinson ranch. They made a written agreement with the Stinsons to receive 25 cows and 25 calves for every conviction they helped to seal, then proceeded to, one by one, name Tewksburys in the thefts. Eventually, the written contract was brought out in court and the charges were thrown out, but in the process, the Tewksburys lost their cattle paying for their legal bills. The Tewksburys began sheep herding. They also continued to befriend and even accept into the family local Apaches, who were also their neighbors. The cattlemen, mainly the Grahams and the Blevins families and their supporters, didn’t like the sheep men, and the issue got bloody when cattlemen allegedly shot and beheaded an Apache sheepherder. More blood was shed over the next decades as fights continued. It only escalated when the legendary Hashknife outfit

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rode into the area and tried to run the sheepherders and smaller ranchers out. A committee of 50 locals was formed and began lynching anyone involved in gunfighting or rustling. Dozens were hanged. More bloody gunfights and arguments happened over the years. One of the most famous ambushes took place on Ambush Hill, which can be seen on the Cherry Creek Lodge site. Legendary Sheriff John Mulvenon and Sheriff Commodore Perry Owens made history for their role in apprehending and killing gunfighters. The last recorded gunfight in the Pleasant Valley War happened in 1892 when Tom Graham was gunned down in Tempe by Ed Tewksbury and John Rhodes, both of whom were later acquitted in court. The history lives on, though, in stories and in movies, where nearly every American Western film includes scenes that really happened in the area surrounding Cherry Creek Lodge. Legendary writer Zane Gray even used the story as the literary background for his book To the Last Man.

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When the Lechters first purchased the old Tewksbury home, nothing was left of the original buildings but the old barn. It still stands today, thanks to some repair and upkeep, and a hole in one of its planks suggests it, too, was part of the gunfight history. That homestead was combined with a second one the Lechters purchased, formerly owned by the Ruger family of firearms fame. The family painstakingly and lovingly built a main lodge, which has five bedrooms including a loft suite, a bunkhouse with two bedrooms, and a Bunkhouse Commons Suite that can sleep up to 20, and includes a private kitchen. Breakfast is served every morning. “You can count on freshly baked muffins, rolls or danish. Holly and Rick Dickerell now serve as hosts at the dude ranch/bed and breakfast, and their hospitality and warmth make guests feel at home.

Like the Lechters, the Dickerells have grown children, ages 19-29. “We’d sent our last kid to college,” said Holly, “so there was no one else left at home. We knew we would love to work together at something.” Holly now serves as the chef for breakfast, lunch and dinner, should you desire. “The food is gourmet,” Michael Lechter said, clearly meaning every word. “We love people,” says Holly, and “I want everyone to feel like family coming to visit.” Getting there is half the adventure! Located on an unpaved road up the Mogollon Rim from Payson, the area is remote and beautiful. It’s hard to believe such a place can exist just three hours from Phoenix.

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Horseback riding, trail riding, roping, hunting, cattle drives and roundups are just a few of the activities visitors enjoy at Cherry Creek Lodge. There is something special about taking part in these activities in a place where cowboy blood runs deep.

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abilities, and they are welcome to bring their own horses. Beginners can also get guidance horses, proper saddling and riding techniques. A roping arena gives guests a chance to try their hand at roping, gymkhana, team penning and other horseback games. Guests can also accompany ranch hands on guided rides, packing a lunch, grabbing a map and climbing the valley trails around Rim territory. In addition to the Pleasant Valley War sites, there are other interesting things to see, like ancient petroglyphs or Indian ruins. Cherry Creek Lodge lies within Game Management Unit 23 of the Tonto National Forest. One of the top hunting units in the state, the land is home to 11 different game species, including elk, deer, javelina, bear, ducks, geese, quail and turkey. Gun and equipment lockers are free of charge, and outfitting services are provided by Southwest Outdoors. Owner Pete Davis has been hunting and guiding in Arizona for more than 25 years. Guest hunters of the lodge are required to show a valid hunting license and permit tags for big game according to Arizona Game & Fish standards. Licenses and permit tags can be obtained from any Arizona Game & Fish office.

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Many visitors come to the area because they want to experience real cowboy life … and they certainly get a taste of what they’re after! Visitors can accompany ranch hands as they go about their daily chores, monitoring horses and cattle and riding fence lines. Working the cattle often includes roundups, branding, sorting, weaning, vaccinating, castrating, or moving them to new pastures. If casting a reel is your thing, three-acre Lake Sharon, named after the missus, is stocked chock full with bass and a big, beautiful hybrid of perch and sunfish. Great for kids, the only limit to how many fish can be caught is how quickly you can reel them in! Cherry Creek Lodge is also self-sustained and completely off the grid. With one of the largest non-commercial solar-powered generators in the state, plus its own water supply, it truly is an oasis in the forest. It doesn’t take much to have a great time! Just like everything else the Lechters do, their getaway is a perfect example that finances

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n a beautiful Saturday in May, three intrepid travelers with travel mugs in hand set out for wine country to get a change of scenery, escape what promised to be a

warm weekend, and sample wine. They were not heading for Napa Valley, though each had been there previously, but instead to the vineyards and tasting rooms of Northern Arizona. They expected it to be fun, what they hadnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t expected is what they found. Val, an Arizona native who grew up in the Verde Valley, had visited wine country many years ago. She was the navigator. Having begun their trip in Anthem, they were pleased to find that the first stop at Page Springs Vineyards and Cellars in Cornville only took one hour and 20 minutes. While it was an easy and relatively short drive, the visual experience seemed as though it must have

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taken hours. Finding themselves in the high desert next to Oak Creek, they were surrounded by shade of enormous trees and lush green of grape vines. It was the first of many happy surprises of the day. Arriving 20 minutes before the tasting room opened, there were already people patiently waiting to get in, enjoying the heavenly air, the chorus of birds, and the visual feast.

Each wine on the tasting menu was identified as to the grape varietal, the state in which it was grown, and an accurate description of the character of the wine.

The tasting room was inviting with comfortable seating both inside and out, with contemporary art on display inside, vineyard views from an upper deck, and relaxing sounds of Oak Creek from a lower deck. A selection of five wines was available on each of the five tasting menus. Good thing. While the three travelers have some things in common, they are also very different. Each woman loves to see the world, enjoys fine wine and friendship. They come from different backgrounds, having had interesting careers they are in the post-career phase. In addition to volunteer and part-time work, Val is an author, Dee is a gourmet cook, and Renie has a passion for tennis and bridge. As fits with their differing tastes and personalities, three different tasting menus were chosen. The second happy surprise of the day came after the first sip; the wines were delicious. Tasting the Page Springs 2010 SGMP, a Syrah, Mourvedre, Grenache, Petite Sirah blend, Val enthused, â&#x20AC;&#x153;This reminds me of the wine we had at the vineyard outside Barcelona, Spain.â&#x20AC;? They learned that many of the grapes selected for growing in Arizona are the same ones grown in Spain, Italy, and France. Several of the local winemakers follow the time-honored traditions of Old World winemaking. Each wine on the tasting menu was identified as to the grape varietal, the state in which it was grown, and an accurate description of the character of the wine. Most grapes were grown in Arizona, on the vines at Page Springs Vineyard, or Southeastern Arizona, though some grapes were from California.

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Their favorite white wine was 2010 Vino de la Familia Blanca, the favorite red was the 2010 Colibri Vineyard Syrah

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second was the 2010 Sangiovese Golden Rule Vineyard in Cochise County. Page Springs Cellars recently won the 2011 Jefferson Cup Wine Invitational, which honors the best of the best among wineries from all of America’s wine regions. Out of 630 wines, it took home two of the 22 Jefferson Cups awarded. With a strong following, their tasting room is very popular, especially on weekends.

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countryside with many panoramic views. Kevin Grubb, the tasting room manager for Arizona Stronghold, was very warm and welcoming. The atmosphere was relaxed and informal with sofas, chairs and tables reminiscent of a family room. Kevin’s interesting anecdotes supplemented the descriptions on the tasting menu. And the wines, well, they were very good. “This is what I like,” said Renie, “learning about wines from a knowledgeable person.” Another discovery was the more their palates got used to a wine the more they liked it. Their favorite white wine was 2010 Arizona Stronghold “Tazi”; the 2010 Arizona Stronghold “Dayden,” a rose blend, was delightful; and the preferred red wine was the 2010 Burning Tree Cellars “The Dragon.” All the favorites were made exclusively with fruit grown in Arizona as are most of Arizona Stronghold wines. J u ne 2 0 1 2

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<< Top left photo Javelina Leap Vineyards

Arizona Stronghold was awarded four Gold Medals of American Excellence in addition to five Silver Medals of Merit at the 2011 Jefferson Cup Competition.

and Winery Food was not available at the tasting room but a nearby local cheese shop prepares plates << Bottom left photo Fall at Page Springs Cellars

which can be brought there. Kevin provided some breadsticks, but stomachs were beginning to grumble and it was time for some serious food. Val knew the Old Town restaurants and she selected one of her favorites, the Tavern Grille. The menu was imaginative, the food was fresh, the portions were generous, and the service excellent. In its past, the restaurant had been the old Rialto Theatre. Maintaining some of the original architecture, the restaurant exudes Old West charm. Could the day get any better than this? Well, yes it could. The next stop was Alcantara Vineyard and Winery, located on 87 acres just off Highway 260 on the way back to I-17. Driving to the property, white cliffs of limestone shimmering in the sun accentuating the contrast of lush grape vines and trees greeted them. At the confluence of Oak Creek and Verde River, the vineyard is an amazing setting for the Tuscan-style farmhouse that serves as the tasting room.

Family-oriented vineyard and tasting room emphasizes simple elegance and a warm, welcoming environment for people to relax and meet.

Surprisingly, the atmosphere at Alcantara was even more relaxed than the last stop with seating and a bar inside and terraced decks viewing the cliffs and vineyard outside. The tasting menu favored the red wine lovers, with white wine selections quite limited.

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2010 Viognier was refreshing, the Grand Rouge well balanced, and 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon exceptional. Several wines were award winning. A generous cheese plate was available for purchase and arrived on the table moments after the order was placed. Barbara Predmore, the joyful and passionate owner, explained her vision for the vineyard, and her philosophy about winemaking, farming, family, and community. “Alcantara is a boutique winery specializing in creating fine wine and a complete wine experience rather than making commercial wines,” said Barbara. She described herself as first and foremost a farmer. Coming from a long family tradition of viniculture and winemaking in Paso Robles, California, she follows the Old World French style of winemaking and uses French oak casks. This family-oriented vineyard and tasting room emphasizes simple elegance and a warm, welcoming environment for people to relax and meet. She wants her guests to learn about Alcantara and each other, enjoying the experience with wine, art and music. “It’s all about the human spirit and each of these plays an important part,” said Barbara. Laughter emanated from the tasting room. People who had previously not known each other were meeting and enjoying each other’s company. A patron commented that it was his first time at a tasting room having come with some reluctance. He was thoroughly enjoying himself. A couple with a dog joined us on the deck, and as it turned out; the woman was Val’s niece that she hadn’t see since a long-ago family reunion. The staff cheerily greeted them, especially the dog, Yuma, and promptly brought him a gigantic blue bowl of cool water. Speaking of water, Barbara explained that there is a Water to Wine tour available. It begins with a one-hour Ducky Kayak trip on a scenic stretch of the Verde Valley River and ends in the shade of giant cottonwood trees at the vineyard. This trip went on the travelers’ list for a summer escape.

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The day was glorious on many levels. It was filled with surprising sights, sounds and people,

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which seemed reflective of the surprising flavors and complexity of the wine. The travelers safely stowed several bottles of their favorites wines of the day to be shared later with friends and family. There is something special about purchasing wine when you know the people who made it, when you hear their stories and feel their passion. There is something special when you can associate a bottle of wine with people whose company you enjoyed. It enriches the flavors as if savoring again the moments of the shared experience. It is like that sip of wine that took Val back to the vineyard in Spain with her friends. All three of these world travelers said the wine and the experience in Arizona wine country exceeded their expectations. They enthusiastically agreed that additional trips were in order with stops at tasting rooms in Jerome as well as Pillsbury Wine Company and Oak Creek Vineyards, to name a few. They left the vineyard with three new wine glasses, compliments of Alcantara Vineyard that includes them with the tasting. At a future dinner get-together, they will open one of the bottles they purchased, bring out their special glasses and enjoy trios verres de vin, sampling delicious wine and remembering their amazing experiences in Northern Arizona Wine Country.

Wine picks of the day:

Page Springs Cellars 2010 Vino de la Familia Blanca

Wine Tasting Rooms Visited: Alcantara Vineyards

3445 South Grapevine Way, Verde Valley, AZ 928-649-8463

Page Springs Cellars 2010

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Colibri Vineyard Syrah “Clone 99”

Arizona Stronghold Tasting Room 1023 North Main Street, Cottonwood, AZ

Arizona Stronghold 2010 “Dayden” 2010 Burning Tree Cellars “The Dragon”

928-639-2789 www.azstronghold.com Page Springs Vineyards and Cellars 1500 North Page Springs Road, Cornville, AZ 928-639-3004

Alcantara Vineyard 2008

www.pagespringscellars.com

Sangiovese Alcantara Vineyard 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon

Wine and adventure tours: Limo tour: www.azwinetours.com

Winobago tour: www.arizonagrapeescapes.com Water to wine tours: www.sedonaadventuretours.com Railroad trip: www.verdecanyonrr.com/train_events/grape.pdf Map of wine country: www.arizonavinesandwines.com/wine-tour-maps Writer’s note: Many thanks to travelers Valerie Davis, Renie Sullivan and Dee Wright for letting me tag along on their trip to wine country.

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Safety

Writer Stephanie Maher Palenque Photographer Jerri Parness

Josh the Otter

Makes a Splash in Anthem Sometimes significant events happen in our lives that bring us to our knees and render us helpless. Isn’t it times like those that seem to present the greatest opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others? Such is the case with the death of young Joshua Collingsworth, son of Kathy and Blake Collingsworth of Lincoln, Nebraska. The scenario itself is so common, particularly in Arizona, it is almost cliché … a beautiful day by the pool spent with family and friends, a moment or two lapses when each parent mistakenly believes that the other is watching their child, until someone says the words, “Where is ….” The day this happened to the Collingsworth family changed their lives forever. Little Joshua was found floating in the pool, and after spending three days on life support at Children’s Hospital in Omaha, his parents made the agonizing decision to remove the machines that were keeping him alive. He passed away 45 minutes later. The Collingsworths were devastated by the loss of their only child.

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This could have easily ruined any parent. The last thing that a parent expects to do is bury his or her own child, especially at such a tender age. The Collingsworths knew that Joshua would have been a great young man if given the opportunity, so they decided to make his legacy great, by giving other children the opportunity to live long, productive lives.

They started by giving other children the gift of life through organ donation as soon as Joshua passed away. Soon after, they became committed to making sure no more children succumb to drowning, and toward that end, they created the Joshua Collingsworth Memorial Foundation. Blake Collingsworth wrote a book to reach their target demographic, two- to five-year-olds. The book tells the story of Josh the Otter, who learns to float under adult supervision, and then learns to swim. It is a fun and educational book that emphasizes to children the importance of learning to float first like Josh the Baby Otter and never going near the water without an adult.

Within the past few years the book has grown in popularity and is being widely supported by many Rotary clubs, schools, community clubs, individual donors and businesses. Residents Tom and Bonnie Markham were attending an international Rotary convention last May when they first discovered this worthwhile project. It was the engaging of the parents, caregivers and teachers by the children that attracted the Markhams to this project. “It’s not just the usual list of dos and don’ts on water safety handed out to parents,” Bonnie said. “Kids are encouraged to engage their caregivers and anybody who will read to them the story so they will never forget to be safe like Josh the Baby Otter. During the Markhams’ visits to local preschools, impressionable youngsters are read the story, meet the Josh the Otter puppet, take the pledge declaring they will not go near water without an adult and, in that way, will be safe like Josh the Baby Otter. They then receive a copy of the “Josh the Otter” book, as well as a CD that includes the Josh the Otter story and the Josh the Otter water safety song. The children also receive a Josh the Otter coloring book and a Josh the Otter sticker, worn proudly to show and engage parents and caregivers. The Anthem Rotary Club has funded the Markhams to present the Josh the Otter program to a number of preschools in Anthem. To date, almost 600 preschoolers have attended the Markhams’ presentation.

Anthem Rotary will be taking the program to the Rotary District Conference in Prescott with the hope of getting other Rotary clubs involved so more schools in Arizona can experience this life-saving project. If you’re interested in bringing this program to your child’s school, please contact Bonnie Markham from Rotary Club of Anthem. Bonnie Markham 623-551-5752 www.joshtheotter.org If you want to be proactive about teaching your little one to swim, lessons are a fantastic opportunity for children as young as 6 months old to start learning water safety skills. Aqua-Tots Swim Schools recommend that all children be enrolled in some type of swimming lesson program as early as possible. Of course, lessons can never take the place of constant supervision, but they are a great start! Aqua-Tots offers fast-track classes that run for two weeks from May 21 to July 19. Swimming classes are available in Anthem from June 4 through Aug. 30 at Bela Rosa apartments pool, and are held at Ironhorse apartments in Tramonto from June 5 through June 28. In-home, private, semi-private or group swimming lessons are also available. www.aqua-tots.com 623-879-7408 J u ne 2 0 1 2

MTA Takes a Giant Leap Forward to the Future

Writer Donna Kublin

Musical Theatre of Anthem (MTA) made two exciting announcements recently. First, they announced their 20122013 season with an exciting lineup of award-winning musicals, new works, a holiday show and a straight play. And second, they announced that they secured space for a brandnew 4,500-square-foot theater in Anthem that allows them to produce more than ten shows this season, double their usual offerings.

The theater is located at 42323 N. Vision Way in Anthem and was previously an auto parts store. Repurposing the building and pulling off the transformation into a theater is no small feat. Contributions of money, in-kind support, and sweat equity are helping make it possible. “We really would not be able to get this theater space if it were not for all of the support and donations we have been receiving,” said Jeff Hammond, MTA’s managing director.

These announcements speak to the dedication MTA has to expanding opportunities for people of all ages to participate in theater arts. Having their own theater space provides much more flexibility in scheduling productions, allowing them to run for multiple weekends, and gives the organization the ability to produce more shows and offer much more to patrons and performers.

“We are so grateful that community support has been strong with large donations from Hampton Inn, Goodman’s Furniture, Sherwin Williams and Arrowhead Lexus, and in addition, 27 families each donating $100/month for a one-year period,” said Jeff. The building owner and an architect have been donating a lot of their time to help make it happen as well.

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MTA’s Fifth Season “Our Town” a straight play for ages 13-19, with a few adults and young performers September 20 – 23

“Thoroughly Modern Millie Jr.” for ages 13-19 September 27 - October 7

“The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley Jr.” for ages 10-12 October 11 - 21

“A Year with Frog and Toad Kids” for ages 6-9 October 25 – 28

The U.S. Premiere of “Thumbelina: A Swallow’s Tale” Adding a touch of history to the new space, MTA received a donation of 100 fixed theater seats that were previously used at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. MTA’s fifth season is very impressive, with highlights including the U.S. premiere of “Thumbelina: A Swallow’s Tale,” “The Little Mermaid Jr.,” just released and yet to be performed in Arizona, and the world premiere of “Something Beautiful,” written and directed by Anthem resident Joe Bousard. “I am beyond excited about our fifth season, which is sure to be our best yet,” said Jackie Hammond, MTA’s producing artistic director. “In addition to an amazing line up of 10plus shows, we will continue to offer audition preparation workshops, acting intensive classes, a full summer program, and additional performing arts classes and opportunities.” MTA produces full-scale, professional productions with multiple age ranges for shows including ages 6 to 9, 10 to 12, 13 to 19, and 6 to adult. For more information about MTA’s upcoming events including auditions, workshops and performances, visit www.musicaltheatreofanthem.org.

an MTA New Works for ages 13 - 19 November 15 - 18

“Disney’s Winnie the Pooh Kids” for ages 6-9 February 21 - 24, 2013

“Little Shop of Horrors” for ages 13-19 February 28 – March 10, 2013

“Dear Edwina Jr.” for ages 10-12 March 14- 24, 2013

“Disney’s The Little Mermaid Jr.” for ages 6 - 18 May 30 - June 9, 2013

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Dining Guide Spotlight

Wild Vines Not Just a Wine Bar 623-465-0010

41111 N. Daisy Mountain Dr. Anthem, AZ 85086 www.wildvines.net

Wild Vines, located at 41111 North Daisy Mountain Road in Anthem, is fast becoming the social hot spot and go-to place for good food, live music, craft beer, spirits and of course, great wine! When owner Nancy Ayars, bought the establishment a year ago, she set out to create an atmosphere that mirrored some of her favorite restaurants in Scottsdale. Wild Vines gives Anthem residents and surrounding neighbors a classy, upbeat place to meet up with friends, relax and enjoy casual dining and good conversation closer to home. At Wild Vines, you will find a new summer menu, created and prepared by Chef Jennifer Ayars, that offers everything from a succulent surf and turf, to a contemporary take on the wedge salad, prepared with a beef tenderloin medallion, grilled asparagus, cherry tomatoes, bleu cheese crumbles and dressing. Other customer favorites include flatbreads, chicken, beef and shrimp skewers, bruschetta and pasta. Happy Hour: 4 – 6:30 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday • Ladies’ Night every Wednesday with live music • Reverse Happy Hour every Friday night in June from 9 p.m. until midnight • Entertainment on select Fridays/Saturdays

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Café Provence

623-551-1313 In the Fry’s Shopping Center 39504 N. Daisy Mountain Dr. Suite 110 Anthem, AZ 85086 www.cafeprovenceaz.com

Summertime specials are plentiful at Café Provence this year, starting at the end of June. Diners can choose one of the following dishes plus a soft drink for $12.95: Penne Primavera, Chicken Salad-stuffed Avocado, Burger, Turkey & Brie Sandwich, Baked Ziti, Chicken Sandwich, Eggplant Provencal or Chop Chop Salad. No matter what you choose, you can’t go wrong. Café Provence is the perfect location for your business lunch or an afternoon out with friends. Café Provence also offers a private room for your special event or gathering – perfect for your graduation party or shower. As always, Café Provence provides both fine dining and casual dining options, and no matter what a diner chooses, the ambiance and service are consistent. The superior wine list offers perfect pairings for each meal.

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Elegant Outdoor Living At Elegant Outdoor Living, we believe that your outdoor spaces should reflect your lifestyle and personality without emptying your wallet. We sell direct to the public at warehouse prices (about 1/3 of the retail stores). We can help you with any size space from the smallest balcony to large resort-style backyards. We will work with you to create the feel and design aesthetic that you are looking for. Or we can work with your designer if you have one to ensure continuity with the rest of your project. Our sales concept is like “build a bear” - you choose the frame style that you like, you choose the fabric that you like, you choose the style of cushion that you like, and you choose the comfort of the foam in your seats - all this at no extra charge. We have over 150 fabrics to choose from and use only Sunbrella fabrics which have a 5 year warranty against fade. We only sell powder coated steel furniture why? In Arizona’s harsh environment - lots of sun, low humidity and monsoon winds - it is the best choice. We also do custom recovering of your existing furniture if that’s all you need. Powder Coating your furniture is another service we offer that can bring new life into your yard. Please check out our website at www.elegantoutdoorlivingaz.com to see pictures of just a few of the projects that we have done and give us a call at 623-340-3072 to discuss what we can do for you.

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Echo Hair and Color Salon

Echo Hair and Color Salon in Mountainside Fitness on Carefree Highway is the ideal place to get that look that you have always dreamed about. In just one year since they first opened their doors, they have experienced tremendous growth by catering to the needs of their clients and helping to produce the image that most people dream about. It’s no wonder ...the trendy “boutique style” salon offers superlative L’Oreal color products including INOA and INOA Supreme -- ammonia-free, age-defying products that offer 100% gray coverage. And now, all clients who purchase a cut and color or highlight will receive a color gloss service and post service treatment valued at $50 for free. No childcare? No problem! Let them enjoy time in the fabulous child care room right inside Mountainside Fitness while you enjoy being pampered right next door at Echo Hair and Color Salon. For more information or to find weekly specials, visit www.echohairandcolorsalon. com or call owner, Edward, to schedule your complimentary consultation.

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Aesthetic Medicine All About Me 623-518-0255 www.allaboutmeaz.com

Accountant

Desert Foothills Accounting & Tax 623-551-3100 www.desertfoothillscpa.com Hasslacher Tax & Financial, LLC. 623-551-2332 42104 N. Venture Court, B130

Advertising

ImagesAZ Magazine 623-341-0123 www.imagesaz.com

Air conditioning/Heating Priceless Plumbing Heating & Air 623-444-0611 www.pricelessplumbing.com

Animal Services Sonoran Desert Pet Resort 623-551-5299 www.sdpetresort.com

Pet Spa Desert Oasis Pet Spaw 623-551-5299 www.sdpetresort.com

Assisted Living

Anthem Senior Living 602-909-9550 www.anthemseniorliving.com

Attorney

Boates Law Firm 623-551-5457 www.anthemlaw.com

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Tobias’ Automotive Specialist 623-551-7474 4205 W. Summitt Walk Ct.

Beauty

Hair Care Dollyrockers 623-879-6969 www.dollyrockersaz.com Echo Hair and Color Salon 623-581-3333 www.echohairandcolorsalon.com Shalimar Salon and Spa 623-551-9000 www.shalimarsalon.com Skin Care Merle Norman Cosmetics 623-551-9502 www.merlenorman.com Shalimar Salon and Spa 623-551-9000 www.shalimarsalon.com

Boutique

DollyRockers 623-879-6969 www.dollyrockersaz.com Fans and Fashionistas Shops at Norterra 623-587-1400 Nothing in Moderation Located in Merle Norman 623-551-9502 Shalimar Salon and Spa 623-551-9000 www.shalimarsalon.com

Business Groups

Carroll Law Firm 623-551-9366 www.anthemlawfirm.com

Anthem/North Gateway Chamber of Commerce 602-495-6483 www.northgatewaychamber.org

Droban & Company 480-612-3058 www.kerriedroban.com

Preferred Business at Anthem 623-551-0523 www.pbanthem.com

Automotive

Econo Lube and Brakes 623-551-0033 42410 N. Vision Way

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Carpet Cleaning

Heaven’s Best Carpet Cleaning 623-780-0110 Carpet and Tile Cleaning

Charity Network

Network of Anthem Area Assistance Providers (NAAAP) www.anthemnetwork.org

College

Paradise Valley Community College 602-493-2600 my.maricopa.edu

Community Theater Musical Theatre of Anthem www.musicaltheatreofanthem.org 602-743-9892

Starlight Community Theater www.starlightcommunitytheater.org www.starlightcommunitytheater.com

Cruise/vacation

Cruise One Feiner & Associates 623-551-2042 www.cruiseone.com/hfeiner

Custom HOme Remodeling

Chris Mellon & Company 7509 E. Cave Creek Rd 480-575-6977 www.chrismellon.com

dance Education

AZ Dance Group/ “Movement E-Motion” 480-215-1916 www.azdance.org

Dentist

Daisy Mountain Dentistry 623-551-5250 4205 W. Anthem Way, Suite #106 Dentistry at Westland 480-585-5215 www.dentistryatwestland.com North Valley Family Dentistry 623-551-9200 42104 N. Venture Drive, Building E www.myanthemdentist.com West Valley Pediatric Dentistry 623-935-9873 3618 W. Anthem Way, Suite D104

Financial Planning Hasslacher Tax & Financial, LLC 623-551-2332 42104 N. Venture Court, B130

Golf Course

Rancho Manana 480-488-0398 www.ranchomanana.com The 500 Club 623-492-9500 www.the500club.com

Health & Fitness

Sports Conditioning Harper Physical Therapy 623-742-7338 41818 N. Venture Drive, Suite #120

House Sitting

Sonoran Desert Sports Dog 623-551-5299 www.sdpetresort.com

HOme Remodeling Chris Mellon & Company 7509 E. Cave Creek Rd 480-575-6977 www.chrismellon.com

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Auto/home/life/renters/health/retirement/Auto Loans & refinancing

Orthodontics

Cordon Orthodontics 623-465-5478 42201 N. 41st Dr., # 102 Wood Orthodontics/Wyatt Wood 623-792-7323 3618 W. Anthem Way, Suite D108

Outdoor Furniture Elegant Outdoor Living 623-340-3072 www.elegantoutdoorlivingaz.com

Painting

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Angel Pediatrics 623-551-0442 3654 W. Anthem Way Suite B-114 Twin Pediatrics 623-551-9825 42211 N. 41st Dr. Suite 153

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Pest Control

Farmers Insurance Greg Hottmann Alicia Hensen 623-551-6561

Physical Therapy

State Farm - Nanette Miller 623-742-6866 nanette@nanettemiller.com

Interior Design

Angelique Interiors 480-729-1114 www.angelique-interiors.com

Jewelry/gold buyers AndrewZ 623-551-6892 www.andrewzdiamonds.com

Landscape Design

Iddings & Sons Landscaping, Inc. 623-465-2546 623-297-7584 GLS 623-465-8660

naturopathic

Dr. Jennifer Gentry, NMD 623-251-5518 42104 N. Venture Ct., Suite C-126

Titan Pest Control 623-879-8700 www.titanpest.com

Harper Physical Therapy 623-742-7338 41818 N. Venture Drive, Suite #120

Physician

Tramonto Crossing 623-295-4820 34974 N. North Valley Pkwy. Suite 100

photography

Jerri Parness Photography 480-650-3138 www.jerriparnessphotography.com

Plumbing

Liberty Plumbing & Solar 623-551-9156 www.libertyplumbingandsolar.com Priceless Plumbing Heating & Air 623-444-0611 www.pricelessplumbing.com

Realtor

Compass Realty www.azshortsalefacts.com

RE/MAX Professional Realtors Linda Rehwalt 602-249-SOLD www.azrealty.com RE/MAX Sonoran Hills Jim McGiffert 623-581-0361 www.sonoranhillsproperties.com

restaurants

Café Aroma 623-551-1500 4220 W. Summit Walk Ct. #1202 Café Provence 623-551-1313 www.cafeprovenceaz.com Carefree Station 480-488-8182 www.carefreestation.com Dara Thai Cafe 623-551-6676 3655 W. Anthem Way Ste B-127 Ocho Locos Mexican Restaurant 623-551-8580 3655 W. Anthem Way Q-to-U BBQ 623-465-7800 www.Q-to-U-BBQ.com The Station 623-465-7290 46202 N. Black Canyon Hwy. Wild Vines 623-465-0010 41111 N. Daisy Mountain Dr.

Screens

C&S Screens 623-582-8592 cssreens@cox.net

Security Doors

Steel Shield Security Doors 623-581-DOOR www.steelshieldsecurity.com CrimSafe 602-448-3346 www.crimsafeaz.com

Sewing Education

So Much Fun Sewing School Age 7 - adults/beginners-advanced 623-551-1079 www.somuchfunsewingschool.com

Solar

Argent Solar 623-444-5808 www.argentsolar.com Black Platinum Solar 623-434-3340 www.blackplatinumsolar.com J u ne 2 0 1 2

Schools

Anthem Elementary School Main Line 623-376-3700 Attendance 623-376-3790 Anthem Preparatory Academy 623-465-4776 www.anthemprep.org Barry Goldwater High School Main Line 623-445-3000 Attendance 623-445-3090 Boulder Creek High School Main Line 623-445-8600 Attendance 623-445-8690 The Caepe School Main Line 623-551-7808 www.thecaepeschool.org The Caepe Preschool Main Line 623-551-7808 www.thecaepeschool.org Canyon Springs Elementary Main Line 623-376-5200 Attendance 623-376-5290 Caurus Academy 623-551-5083 www.azmontessori.org Creative Castle Preschool 602-740-9561 www.CreativeCastlePreschool.com Desert Mountain School Main Line 623-445-3500 Attendance 623-445-3590 Diamond Canyon Elementary Main Line 623-445-8000 Attendance 623-445-8090 Gavilan Peak Elementary Main Line 623-445-7400 Attendance 623-445-7490 New River Elementary Main Line 623-376-3500 Attendance 623-376-3590 North Valley Christian Academy 623-551-3454 www.northvalleyca.org Northwest Christian School 602-978-5134 www.NorthwestChristianSchool.org Sunset Ridge Elementary Main Line 623-445-7800 Attendance 623-445-7890 Westwind Prep 623-551-7400 www.westwindacademy.org

Tutoring

Physics Tutor 626-419-7109 scott@scott56.com

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Swimming School Aqua Tots swimming School 623-879-7408 www.aqua-tots.com

Termite Treatment Titan Pest Control 623-879-8700 www.titanpest.com

Urgent Care

John C. Lincoln Urgent Care in Anthem 623-434-6444

Water Softener & Filtration

Priceless Plumbing Heating & Air 623-444-0611 www.pricelessplumbing.com Rayne of the North Valley 623-234-9047 www.raynewater.com Soft Water Plus AZ 623-465-4873 www.softwaterplusaz.com

Weed Control Titan Pest Control 623-879-8700 www.titanpest.com

Window Treatments Carefree Coverings 602-617-2920

Exciting Windows 480-575-9727 480-861-3427 www.excitingwindows.com/donnahorner

Worship

Arizona Hills Community 623-465-0202 www.azhills.com Chabad Jewish Center of Anthem 42302 N. Vision Way Suite #106 623-551-8348 Chapel Bellavista 480-502-0707 www.arizonaministers.com Canyon Church of Christ 623-889-3388 www.canyonchurch.org Christâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Church at the Crossroads 623-466-7964 www.thecrossroadsaz.com Cross of Christ Lutheran Church 623-551-9851 www.anthemcross.org Deer Valley Worship Center 623-582-1001 www.DvWorship.com

Desert View Bible Church 623-298-4900 www.desertviewbible.org Fellowship Church 623-551-1144 www.fellowshipanthem.com Grace North Church 623-551-0007 www.gracenorth.com New Creation Community 623-551-2622 www.NCCconnect.com New River First Assembly of God 623-465-7455 newriverag@yahoo.com Northgate Church 34835 N. 7th Street Phoenix, AZ 85086 Northridge Community 480-515-4673 www.northridge.org North Valley Assembly of God 623-256-2408 www.northvalleyag.com North Valley Jewish Community Association 623-322-0957 Pioneer United Methodist Church 602-320-7724 www.pioneerumcaz.org Pureheart Christian Fellowship 602-866-8850 www.pureheart.org Shalom Heritage 602-635-3722 www.shalomheritage.com Spur Cross Cowboy Church 623-556-7935 www.spurcrosscowboychurch.com St. Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church 623-486-8665 www.stharalambos.org Sun Valley Baptist Church 623-986-1687 www.sunvalleybaptist.org Catholic Community of St. Rose Philippine Duchesne 623-465-9740 www.diocesephoenix.org Valley Life Church 623-850-8777 www.ValleyLifeAZ.com Vineyard Christian Fellowship 623-551-1133 www.vineyardanthem.com

Recipe

Writer Stephanie Maher Palenque

One of the greatest things about this country is

the diversity in culture

and food culture

from region to region.

Growing up in New Jersey, it seemed like there was an amazing Italian family restaurant on every block amidst Jewish delicatessens, Irish pubs and steakhouses. A few years after I was married, my husband and I moved to Massachusettsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; South Shore. The change in culinary culture was extreme, and immediately evident. Sunday family spaghetti nights were replaced with clam and lobster bakes on the beach. What an education we received as we learned that there was more to a lobster than the tail! Not to mention, for the first time, we sampled treats such as Indian pudding, Parker House rolls, popovers and lobster rolls. The lobsters in New England were always fresh and abundant. Our Thursday nights were spent with friends at the Fresh Catch in Mansfield for their lobster special, and every once in a while we would drive all the way up to Kennebunkport, Maine for a lobster lunch and then turn around and come home. If you want to create or recreate your own little New England in the desert, you can with the recipe below. Summertime is the right time to enjoy a sweet, fresh lobster bake, right in your own backyard.

S u m m e r time Lob ster Bake Ingredients: 2 (1 Â˝ pound) parboiled lobsters 8 small red potatoes 1 onion, quartered 2 ears fresh corn, halved 1 dozen clams 1 pound mussels Lemon wedges Melted butter Preparation: Place first six ingredients in a large disposable aluminum roasting pan; pour in 2 cups salted water. Cover pan with foil, and seal tightly. Grill over medium-high heat (350 to 400 degrees) for 35 minutes. Discard any clams or mussels that do not open. Serve with lemon wedges and melted butter. J u ne 2 0 1 2

Sourcing Your Lobster Where do we get fresh, live lobster worth of a lobster bake, here in our desert home?

There are a few local places including live lobster tanks in Fry’s Signature Market and Lee Lee Oriental Supermarket (7575 W. Cactus Road, Peoria, AZ 85381). If you feel more comfortable ordering your live lobsters from the coast, there are online sources such as the Fresh Lobster Company (www.thefreshlobstercompany.com) and Maine Lobster Company (www.mainelobsterco.com) that will ship live Maine lobsters overnight to any destination. They will also sell and ship lobster accessories such as bibs, silver lobster crackers and seafood forks. These items also make a great gifts for the lobster lover in your family!

Crustacean Quiz

(no need to “crack” the books for this one!)

Are you a Landlubber or a Lobsterlubber? Take this True/False quiz and find out …

1. Maine sells the largest lobsters. 2. There are more than 10 type of lobsters commonly found in the United States. 3. Lobsters scream when you cook them. 4. The green Tomalley, or liver, is a delicacy. 5. Lobsters have a lot of cholesterol and fat.

Answers

1. False - To protect stocks, Maine law forbids harvesting lobsters that are more than five inches long. The largest recorded lobster was caught off the coast of Nova Scotia, measuring 3 ½ feet from claw to tail and weighing more than 44 pounds. 2. False. There are two lobsters commonly found in the United States. The American, or “true” lobster is the one Maine made famous. Spiny lobsters, also known as rock lobsters, live in warmer Southeastern, Southern Californian, and Caribbean climates and don’t have claws like American lobsters. Most spiny lobsters are sold in the United States as frozen lobster tail because they lack claws. 3. False – The high-pitched noise that you might heat is actually steam escaping the shell. 4. True and False – Yes, the Tomalley is considered a delicacy to some, but because it is a filter organ – and water pollution is an increasing problem – we recommend skipping it. 5. False – Lobster has less of both than an equal portion of skinless chicken! Of course, once you dip it in hot melted butter, it’s all over!

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